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Bees opt for training after friendly cancelled
BRIDPORT will not play as planned a pre-season friendly against Dorchester Sports after the latter pulled out 24 hours before citing a spate of injuries. The Bees will instead train Wednesday evening ahead of their next summer friendly, a trip
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Former Dorset student resigns as Welsh First Minister
FORMER west Dorset student Vaughan Gething has resigned as the leader of the Welsh Government. In a statement announcing his resignation, he said: “I have this morning taken the difficult decision to begin the process of stepping down as leader
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Five pubs, six miles and lots of pints - much-loved challenge returns!
Five pubs, a stunning walk and as many drinks as you like... the Five Pub Challenge is back! The challenge takes walkers, cyclists and horse riders on a tour of some of west Dorset's beautiful villages - and, of course, pubs. The event brings
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Iconic yellow welly puppy seeks new home in lifeboat week raffle
One of Lyme Regis' iconic yellow welly dogs is looking for a new home. Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is an annual event which regularly raises around £35,000 for the RNLI with a week of fun, games, entertainment music and displays. READ MORE: Dorset
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'Nature emergency' set to be declared for Dorset
A ‘NATURE EMERGENCY’ could be declared by Dorset Council this week. It follows on the from the climate and environment emergency the authority declared five years ago. The latest proposal comes from council leader Nick Ireland with the support
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Pictures: Popular event returns after five years
Organisers have shared their delight as a quirky local festival made its grand return after a five year hiatus. The Dorset Knob Throwing Festival, also known as KnobFest, was held on Sunday in conjunction with the Cattistock Countryside Show off
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Call for increase in west Dorset taxi fares
A REVIEW of Dorset Council area taxi fares is expected to be held later in the year. It follows a request from a a taxi company for a review, suggesting that the first mile rate be increased by 40p, and each subsequent mile by 20p more. The
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Randell hammers 172* as Portland thump Beaminster
PORTLAND RT 343-4 (20pts) beat BEAMINSTER 186 (6pts) by 157 runs MATT Randell hammered a scintillating 172 not out as Portland Red Triangle thumped County Division One strugglers Beaminster by 157 runs at Reforne. Randell’s century came off
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Fire engines could be axed in Dorset as 'a direct result of inadequate funding'
EIGHT fire engines could be axed across Dorset and Wiltshire, the Fire Brigades Union has said. It is reported Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is planning to cut eight engines from stations throughout the service area as a result